ABERDEEN ST MARK’S CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
Living in Turbulent Times WAIT WHILE GOD WORKS Second Sunday after Pentecost Sunday 23 June 2019
“...but those who look to the Lord will win new strength, they will grow wings like eagles; they will run and not be weary, they will march on and never grow faint.” (Isaiah 40: 31) “St Mark’s, sharing God’s love in the City Centre”
Welcome & Intimations: Call to Worship: Praise:
CH4: 594
Come, Holy Spirit Come
Prayer of Approach including the Lord’s Prayer: Introduction: Praise:
CH4: 225
Readings:
Genesis 41: 1-13 (Page 34) Isaiah 40: 27-31 (Page 590)
Praise:
CH4: 190
Sermon:
Wait while God works
Praise:
CH4: 583
Summer suns are glowing
Art thou afraid his power shall fail?
Spirit divine, attend our prayers
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession: Praise:
CH4: 584
Like fireworks in the night
Benediction: Threefold Amen Please join us downstairs in the Hall after the service for tea/coffee and fellowship.
Church Family News
1.
Sunday School. Sunday 30 June is the Sunday School Promotion Service and all former members and teachers are welcome to join us to reminisce over old photographs which will be on display. Pictures of former Queen Street members are included in the display and all families and friends are also invited to join in with the child-friendly participation songs included in the service. Come along for the cup of tea and fine piece down in the hall after worship.
2.
It has been really lovely to welcome a few children in church over the last few months. We would like to be able to offer families a crèche/ Sunday School on a regular basis. We are looking for volunteers to help provide space for our children and celebrate them being in Church. Volunteers can be anybody! All you need is a love of children. Support and resources will be provided. If you are interested in joining our small, enthusiastic team of volunteers please let Helen Burr know. Thank you.
3.
Gardener required. Is there a keen gardener out there who could take over the job of tending to the planters and their plants in the passageway opposite the hall door? If you are interested, please contact Alex McConochie in the first instance.
4.
The Ramblers are taking an evening walk around Seaton Park and River Don on Thursday 27 June. Meet at the car park at 19.00. Please contact Ian Lord if you plan to come along.
5.
Aberdeen City Wide Prayer Gatherings. The next meeting takes place during John King’s Community Church Prayer Time (19.00-20.30) at 312 King Street, AB24 5LL on Friday 28 June.
6.
Somebody Cares. If you are able, could you please bring along one item of non-perishable (canned/packet) food each week to place in the food collections. There are two bins, one in the Vestibule and one in the Hall.
7.
Intimations. Please ensure that all intimations are passed to the Church Office by 12.00 on Wednesday each week for inclusion on the sheet.
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Please let us know of:a) Any member of the Church or a member of their family being in hospital; or b) Any member of the Church who is unable to come to Church on a Sunday and who would appreciate Home Holy Communion. Please contact Carole in the Church Office on (01224) 640672 or by email: office@stmarksaberdeen.org.uk Office hours are Monday-Friday from 10.00-13.00.
Future Services Sunday 30 June
11.00
Morning Worship Third Sunday after Pentecost Sunday School Promotion Service.
Sunday 7 July
11.00
Morning Worship Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Stiubhart MacChoille
Sunday 14 July
11.00
Morning Worship Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Mrs. Ann Smith
Sunday 21 July
11.00
Morning Worship Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Rev. Elizabeth Youngson
Sunday 28 July
11.00
Morning Worship Seventh Sunday after Pentecost Stiubhart MacChoille
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